Wise vs. Foolish

I have awakened into another day of washing the dishes, doing the process of laundry, vacuuming the floors, cleaning up spilled drinks, changing diaper after diaper, disciplining, nurturing and training my boys, teaching math and spelling, repeating myself often, cooking, giving baths, wiping coutertops, sweeping concreet, taking out trash and pouring out my heart and giving all of my energy to my family with a smile while thanking Jesus for giving me another opportunity to serve Him and love Him and bring Him glory and Praise Him in my calling of Mother, Wife, Teacher and Housekeeper.

This morning while I was doing the dishes I had this thought above and for me it was surprising at where my thought went.It went from a complaining discontent spirit to a thankful and praising spirit giving thanks to Jesus for my calling, for my life, for my family and for all of the dirty but beautiful work that comes with it. Where did that come from?… Thank you Jesus for your grace and your Spirit. Honestly on mornings like the one I had this morning where the day just wasn’t going to be the way I wanted it to I usually ( and sadly) continue in my sinful behavior until I am jolted out of it by some unfortunate circumstance. Oh… Thank You for loving a sinner like me.

My behavior this morning is not one that is pleasing to my Lord and is not one that can be used to bring about His righteousness.“The wise woman builds her house, but with her hands the foolish one tears hers down.” (Proverbs 14:1) My heart does not desire to destruct my home in any way shape or form but only to build it up with the love of Christ. Whether I or you realize it or not we are either one of two women: wise or foolish, we are either building our house or tearing it down. I know that for me I find myself doing a lot of repairing here and there from my destructive behavior. I am tired of repairing… Lord, send me a vision of destruction when I am caught in the trap of foolishness and replace it with a vision of beauty and encouragement and allow me to capture it and put it on. Give me joy and peace in those moments and may it overflow onto those I love. I pray this for me and for all of you mothers who share my struggle.

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You have encouraged me so much with my attitude today. I can’t believe what a difference it made in my day to change my outlook from drudgery to joyfulness. Of course I realize I didn’t change my attitude on my own, that happened when I prayed for my day as I went to bed last night! Send me the recipe for your granola bars when you get a chance – no hurry!! I don’t know if I will see you tonight or not since there are no classes – depends on the weather (kinda freaks me out to drive on 80 when it’s stormy!) Have a JOYful day!

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